Author: WNKY Staff

KSP conducting murder investigation in McCreary County

STEARNS, Ky. – One man is dead in McCreary County after authorities say he was shot while in his vehicle. The Kentucky State Police says around 6:48 p.m. Sunday, it received contact from McCreary County 911 about a shooting outside of a residence on Wagon Ridge Road. According to KSP, an investigation revealed McCreary County 911 was notified of a…

Identities released after fatal collision on I-65

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police has released further details surrounding a collision Sunday morning on Interstate 65. KSP says it received a call around 11 a.m. Sunday for a fatal collision that occurred southbound on I-65 near the 12 mile marker. KSP Post 3 troopers responded to the scene and conducted a preliminary investigation. According to authorities, Alan…

Living Well: HPV Awareness

More than 42 million Americans are infected with the Human Papillomavirus or HPV. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say nearly everyone will be infected with the virus at some point in their lives. Some HPV infections can lead to cancer in both men and women, but health experts say many people may not know their risk. In…

KSP: 2 dead after multi-vehicle collision on I-65

SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. – Kentucky State Police trooper Daniel Priddy has confirmed two fatalities after a collision on Interstate 65 Sunday. KSP says it responded to the scene of the collision at the 12 mile marker southbound on I-65. According to Simpson County judge-executive Mason Barnes, Franklin-Simpson Fire and Rescue also responded to the scene, which involved three vehicles. Barnes…

Man arrested after high-speed pursuit, shots fired in Morgantown

Photo source: Chief Giles Taylor, Morgantown Police Department and Butler County Jail MORGANTOWN, Ky. – One man has been arrested after police say a high-speed chase resulted after a shots fired report Sunday in Morgantown. Early Sunday morning round 2 a.m., Morgantown police chief Giles Taylor says officers responded to a call regarding shots fired at Oak Hill Apartments. Police…

Softball Inks Bowling Green Transfer Sophie Weber

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green transfer Sophie Weber has been added to the 2024 roster, Head softball coach Amy Tudor announced, using her fifth-year of playing eligibility. Weber comes to Bowling Green, Kentucky after four seasons with the Falcons, hitting a career-batting average of .274 and 48 RBIs. “We are thrilled to add an experienced player to our current roster and incoming…

Fundraiser to be held for injured Bowling Green officer

Photo source: Bowling Green Police DepartmentBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Next Thursday at SoKY Marketplace, Cotton BBQ will provide food and offer pre-orders for a cause. The fundraiser will benefit officer Matt Davis with the Bowling Green Police Department, who was injured Thursday in a shooting. The event is from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Groovy Gus Donut Bus and…

Woman charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse

TOMPKINSVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says a woman has been charged in relation to child sexual abuse and child sexual abuse material. KSP says its Electronic Crime Branch began an undercover online investigation after the suspect shared images of child sexual exploitation online. Abbigail Vibbert, 26, was arrested as a result of the investigation, KSP says. In addition,…

Allen County man sentenced in methamphetamine trafficking case

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An Allen County man is now facing over a decade in federal prison in connection with methamphetamine trafficking. According to a release by the United State Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, on April 3 in Allen County, Michael Johnson, 46, possessed with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Johnson was sentenced…

Police release additional details in officer-involved shooting

Photo source: Chris Bratton/WNKYBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police released further details Friday afternoon surrounding an officer-involved shooting. In a post shared to social media, Bowling Green police chief Michael Delaney confirms a Bowling Green Police Department officer was shot multiple times and was flown to a trauma center. Delaney has also confirmed officer Matt Davis is the injured…